Rio Grande
FSU.S. Forest Service — Del Norte · Colorado · Rio Grande National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Location | Del Norte · Colorado · Rio Grande National Forest |
| Sites | 7 public sites counted from the federal listing — 7 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 7 sites Water hookups at 0 of 7 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 7 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 7 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-02.
From the official listing
Overview Rio Grande Campground
This is a small, developed camping area in a grassy meadow, right on the banks of the Rio Grande. It is not recommended for large RVs or long/wide trailers because the access road going down into the site is narrow and steep. The campground has 7 camp sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Three sites are gravel pull-throughs and four sites are dead-end gravel spurs. There are no trash facilities, you must pack out all trash. No potable water.
The campground offers fishing access to the Rio Grande River and is a put in / take out point for summer rafting. Even though the grounds sit next to State highway 149, there is little highway noise as the campsites sits down below the road next to the river bottom. The river is very near the campground and is a safety hazard to children if unsupervised.
Seasons of Use:
Campground open year round but may be inaccessible due to snow.
General Information:
14-day camping limit.
Campground not recommended for large RVs or long/wide trailers due to narrow and steep access road.
No trash service or receptacles. Please pack out all garbage.
Fires in designated fire rings only.
Must have a Colorado Fishing License to fish in the river.
This can be bear country. Remain "Bear Aware" and store food properly while camping.
Pets must be on leash not longer than six feet in length
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (719) 657-3321.
Directions, from the listing
From Creede, CO go 8.5 miles west on CO Highway 149 (toward Lake City). Turn left onto FSR 529 and continue for ~0.5 miles to campground.
Trip Card — Rio Grande
Del Norte · Colorado · Rio Grande National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Del Norte · Colorado · Rio Grande National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 7 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10405339 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.